Broncos get late field goal, interception for victory over Packers

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P.J. Locke saved the Denver Broncos from another second-half meltdown Sunday, intercepting Jordan Love's deep pass in the closing minutes to preserve a 19-17 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Locke – subbing for safety Kareem Jackson who was ejected for the second time this season after an illegal high hit earlier in the fourth quarter on tight end Luke Musgrave – picked off the throw intended for Samori Toure just after the two-minute warning.

The Broncos ran out the clock to give head coach Sean Payton his first win at home in four tries and end a dubious streak in which Denver had lost 10 consecutive games when leading at halftime.

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Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) is congratulated by cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) after intercepting a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second half in Denver on Oct. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

This time, it was a 9-0 lead that the Broncos (2-5) frittered away before regaining the advantage on Wil Lutz's 52-yard field goal with 3:50 remaining.

The Packers (2-4) scored all of their points in the second half and took a 17-16 lead on Love's four-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed that went off Romeo Doubs' hands.

Doubs pulled the Packers within 16-10 in the third quarter on a 16-yard touchdown catch that both he and cornerback Patrick Surtain II caught as they tumbled to the ground.

Javonte Williams of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High on October 22, 2023, in Denver. (Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

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